This is our best Antietam “Cavalry” battle letter!  This letter was written by Charles E. Richards, a 1^st Lieutenant in Company F of the famous 6^th Pennsylvania Cavalry. 

·         “…We were under very heavy artillery fire all day long, as we were crossing the bridge they concentrated the
fire from several batteries on us, and the shot and shell burst all around us…”

·         “…Solid shot went through two horses directly in front of me, struck the ground beside me, bounced off and
lodged in the back beyond…”

·         “…Shot and shell from both sides whissling and bursting over us, striking the bank behind us with a deathlike
“chug” several horses were killed, and several men slightly wounded by pieces of shell…”

·         “…It was miraculous escape from the firing, and very fortunate that out batteries were able to hold their
position, if they had been driven back or captured we should have all been cut to pieces, as we were placed in
a position from which we could neither charge nor retreat…”

·         “We were under fire two days after when we pursed them to the river, but they had all crossed, and nothing
but the artillery was engaged.”

For the Pennsylvania, Cavalry, or Antietam collector this letter is a must!  It is in very fine condition, nice dark ink and extremely easy to read!